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Toyota tops 2 million hybrid sales worldwide

In the 12 years since the original Prius went on sale, Toyota has sold over two million hybrid vehicles worldwide. Over that time, Toyota has now moved on to the third generation of the iconic Prius and added an array of hybrid drive models to both the Toyota and Lexus lines. Lexus is getting its fourth hybrid model this year with the launch of the HS250h and a new smaller hatchback that may also feature hybrid drive is expected at the Frankfurt Motor Show. By expanding availability and continuing to develop the gas-electric technology, ... Read more →

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Toyota to Ford: 100,000 hybrids? That's cute. We've sold a million in the U.S. 9 months ago on Autoblog Green

Yesterday, Ford announced it had built its 100,000th hybrid SUV. Today, Toyota coyly released a statement that outshines the Blue Oval 10-to-1. Toyota Motor Sales has now sold more than one million Toyota and Lexus hybrids in the U.S. and dominates 75 percent of the hybrid market here. TMS has ...

Toyota: Market wants hybrids, not sportscars 9 months ago on Autoblog Green

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Toyota cuts spending, increases hybrid development 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Even mighty Toyota isn't immune to the downturn in sales in the United States due to the horrible current economic climate and credit crisis. Revenue is down nearly 70 percent for the Japanese giant, a situation that it is anything but familiar with. So, Toyota has created a team headed by its ...

Toyota clarifies Detroit '09 hybrid intro plans, no third model 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

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